About us
We’re Connecting Our Community
At Etchr, we are focused on connecting Cirencester’s community with local businesses. As a CIC, we reinvest all the money we make into exciting new and ongoing community projects that help everyone in our community.
Our mission is to help local businesses like yours grow while building stronger community relationships through promotion and support. We also want to help individuals grow their skills and discover new opportunities.
From supporting your business to starting meaningful projects, we’re committed to making a positive impact in Cirencester.
Our Story & Vision
I’m Chris, the founder of Etchr CIC. I wanted to share why I am so motivated to support our community.
My life is one of extremes. I’ve had a successful career in IT and I’ve been a drug addict, prisoner and homelessness more times that I care to admit.
I am incredibly lucky to even be alive. My lifestyle and addiction resulted in sepsis, not just once, but twice!
If not for local charities like Cirencester Signpost and the kindness of strangers, I may have never finally got myself together.
We are lucky to live in the Cotswolds, yet there is still poverty here. There are families struggling or broken, elderly people who are lonely or struggling. It was whilst volunteering at Cirencester Signpost that I started considering if I could do a bit more. Maybe I could support the charities that support the people who need it.
I want to help as many as possible, I didn’t think starting a charity was the right fit for me, but perhaps my skills could help the charities we already have. Perhaps I could come up with things that would give young people things to get involved with. Perhaps we could start a service or make something to earn a profit. After researching, I discovered Community Interest Company’s (CIC’s)
As a CIC, we reinvest our profits back into the community with a variety of projects.
Exclusive Agreement
Purpose and Mission:
Etchr is a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to fostering connections between Cirencester’s community and local businesses. Our mission is to reinvest all profits into community projects, support local businesses, and empower individuals through skill development and new opportunities.
Meet Team Etchr…
Our team is dedicated to building and running Atsu, supporting local businesses and charities, and working on future community projects. We’re passionate about making a positive impact for the community of Cirencester.
Cirencester Community Hub
2024
Year Founded
2800
Local Members
5000+
Visits Every Month
Testimonials
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Etchr CIC have organised Google Workspaces, sorted our email, helped with the website and continue to provide tech support.
Rebecca Cotton
Cirencester Housing for Young People
Our Supporters
We have been supported and mentored by some well established local charities and businesses, we will always be in their debt, and our success is their success.